Footballguys #172 - 10/10 - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #172 - 10/10 - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #172 -- Wednesday Night, October 10th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to Game Day. We've got some News and Notes so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [IND - T.Y Hilton not expected to play](#1) 2. [NYG - TE Evan Engram ruled out](#2) 3. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson expects to play](#3) 4. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette ruled out](#4) 5. [PHI - RB Corey Clement good to go](#5) 6. [PHI - RB Jordan Howard a potential target?](#6) 7. [DEN - WR Jordan Taylor may practice next week](#7) 8. [SEA - Full practice for WR Doug {NAME}](#8) 9. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen a limited participant](#9) 10. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman misses practice](#10) 11. [MIN - Limited practice for RB Dalvin Cook](#11) 12. [IND - TE Eric Ebron has assorted injuries](#12) 13. [PIT - Rest day for QB Ben Roethlisberger](#13) 14. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell doesn't practice](#14) 15. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill fully practices](#15) 16. [IND - TE Jack Doyle week to week](#16) 17. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} unhappy with lack of targets](#17) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - T.Y Hilton not expected to play](=) Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (hamstring) is not expected to play in the Week 6 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton is considered week-to-week with this injury. Without Hilton, the Colts turn to Chester Rogers once again to do more. He's got 22 targets and 16 catches over the last two weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - TE Evan Engram ruled out]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (knee) was not able to practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, and has been ruled out for Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram is close to returning but not this week. The Giants will turn to Rhett Ellison again as their starter at the position. Even though TEs are brutal this year for Fantasy GMs you likely have better options than Ellison out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson expects to play]() Source: HoustonTexans.com - Deepi Sidhu Houston Texans QB [Deshaun Watson]( (chest) said he expects to play this week after significant soreness from hits he took as a runner in Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson plays at home against the Bills this week. The Bills pass defense is the 10th best in the league in passing yards allowed per game (234.6) but we still like Watson as a mid-range QB1 in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette ruled out](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars roll on with T.J. Yeldon as their lead back. Behind him we'll see Jamaal Charles as the likely backup. Yeldon has RB1 upside against the Cowboys this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [PHI - RB Corey Clement good to go](=) Source: NJ.com - Mike Kaye Philadelphia Eagles RB [Corey Clement]( (quadriceps) is 100 percent ready to go for Week 6 Thursday, Oct. 11, according to head coach Doug Pederson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clement has been down for a couple of weeks due to this injury. He returns to the lineup without Jay Ajayi who the team shut down for the year with a knee injury. Clement will compete with Wendell Smallwood for touches in the Eagles backfield on Thursday night against the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [PHI - RB Jordan Howard a potential target?](=) Source: SportsRadio 94WIP The Philadelphia Eagles could make a move to acquire Chicago Bears RB [Jordan Howard](, according to [John Clay](ton, who characterized Howard as a sleeper candidate for the Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Eagles are looking for running back help with Jay Ajayi (knee) out for the year. Reports speculate they are considering a reunion with LeSean McCoy but perhaps Clayton is on to something here. Howard is a bit of an odd fit in Matt Nagy's system and would be an upgrade over Corey Clement or Wendell Smallwood. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DEN - WR Jordan Taylor may practice next week](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos WR [Jordan Taylor]( (hips) will be eligible to participate in practice next week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor likely will be limited to individual drills once he returns to practice. He's a tall, speedy receiver who has been sticking around at the end of the Broncos roster for a few years. He'll face an uphill battle for snaps if he actually finds his way to the active roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SEA - Full practice for WR Doug {NAME}]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] {NAME}'s knee has not been a problem, but his usage has certainly hurt his fantasy value. We'll see if Seattle wants to get {NAME} more involved this week against the Raiders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen a limited participant](=) Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Olsen is on track to play in Week 6. He's been out since injuring his foot (again) in Week 1. Olsen will need surgery after the season so he's clearly not 100 percent upon his return this week. Fantasy GMs need to proceed with caution when considering Olsen....look at him as a low-end TE1 against Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman misses practice]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Freeman had missed some time with a knee sprain but he was back last week. This foot injury is new and Fantasy GMs need to watch his status in practice as the week goes on. The Falcons would roll with Tevin Coleman and Ito Smith if Freeman can't play in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - Limited practice for RB Dalvin Cook]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook has only played in three games this year due to this hamstring injury. It looks like he might play this week against the Cardinals, but Fantasy GMs are certainly nerfing projections for the Vikings starting running back. Make sure to monitor his status during the week of practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [IND - TE Eric Ebron has assorted injuries]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Eric Ebron]( (shin, quadriceps, ankle, knee) was unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on his status as the week of practice goes on. Ebron has been coming through for the Colts, especially with Jack Doyle (hip) missing time. He's the no2 fantasy tight end after five weeks, thanks in part to his five receiving touchdowns so far this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PIT - Rest day for QB Ben Roethlisberger](=) Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No big deal here as we've seen Roethlisberger get rest in the middle of the week before. On the road against the Bengals in Week 6, we've got Roethlisberger as a low-end QB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell doesn't practice]() Source: The Bergen Record - Andy Vasquez New York Jets RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (ankle) was absent from practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see Crowell face off against the Colts in Week 6. After his monster game against the Broncos he just needed some rest and gets that on Wednesday. We have Crowell in the RB3/flex range against the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill fully practices]() Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins QB [Ryan Tannehill]( (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears are going to get after Tannehill this week. That makes him a low-end QB2 in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [IND - TE Jack Doyle week to week](=) Source: FOX 59 Indianapolis - Mike Chappell Indianapolis Colts TE [Jack Doyle]( (hip) is still week to week, head coach Frank Reich said Wednesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doyle may not return anytime soon. The Colts play the Jets this week and should continue to feature Eric Ebron as their top tight end although Ebron is dealing with injuries as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} unhappy with lack of targets](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( was only targeted once in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams and has only six receptions on nine targets for 42 yards through what amounts to be 2 1/2 games this season. {NAME} told reporters 'I feel good,' when asked Tuesday, Oct. 9, if his knees were to blame for the slow start.'There's a mixture obviously of being upset about the loss but then also only being targeted one time in the game. As a receiver, I'm not worth my salt if I wouldn't have a problem with that. I think every receiver across the league if they're being honest and truthful with you would say they're not OK with getting one target. But obviously, the course of the game, it was a shootout, we had to do what we had to do. There were a couple of times when I was getting double covered, so that opened things up for [David Moore]( and for [Tyler Lockett](. So you (have to) do what's best for the offense and for the team. ... It happens like that sometimes. It's part of football,' {NAME} told Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The old saying goes; the squeaky wheel gets the grease. {NAME} is squeaking here and expect Seattle to fix this issue. Against the Raiders this week, {NAME} should perform like a WR3/flex for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). 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